Overview

• New York placed McFadden on injured reserve Thursday following his right-foot injury in the opener at Washington and used the roster spot to claim returner Xavier Gipson.
• Further testing prompted a decision for foot surgery, with NFL Network reporting he will miss a significant portion of the season and ESPN indicating a return this year is likely.
• Darius Muasau replaced McFadden in Week 1 and is expected to take on an expanded role in the defense.
• Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen said the staff has to consider deploying rookie Abdul Carter at weakside linebacker after he worked primarily as an edge rusher.
• The setback comes in McFadden’s contract year following consecutive 100-plus tackle seasons, complicating his free-agent outlook and the Giants’ roster planning at linebacker.